This is the first building constructed in Indianapolis to house the manufacturing operations of the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. Part of the building contained the Indianapolis branch of Lelia College as well as the Madam Walker Beauty Parlor.

Questions for Photo 2

1. How would you describe this building?

2. Why would Madam Walker have needed a large building like this to manufacture her products by 1910?

3. Why would it have been beneficial to house the college and beauty parlor in this building?

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